Movies with Dharma themes - Discussion
Movies with Dharma themes
Griffin, modifié il y a 3 années at 30/01/21 17:06
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Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 273 Date d'inscription: 07/04/18 Publications Récentes
Have you watched any good movies that had themes deeply related to the Dharma or you just felt some kind of artistically alluring Dharmic “vibe” (regardless of whether movie creators had any knowledge about Buddhism)?
For example, Groundhog Day (samsara, rebirth), Big Lebowski (equanimity, Daoist wu wei), Matrix (emptiness), Mulholland Drive (emptiness), Being There (beginners mind, no-self), Westworld (no-self, agencylessness)…
For example, Groundhog Day (samsara, rebirth), Big Lebowski (equanimity, Daoist wu wei), Matrix (emptiness), Mulholland Drive (emptiness), Being There (beginners mind, no-self), Westworld (no-self, agencylessness)…
George S, modifié il y a 3 années at 30/01/21 19:41
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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The Truman Show (life is orchestrated)
Mosquito Coast (absurdity of trying to live a minimalist life)
Mosquito Coast (absurdity of trying to live a minimalist life)
Helen Pohl, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 04:21
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 101 Date d'inscription: 10/08/20 Publications RécentesJ W, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 14:25
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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I feel like there's been a lot of Dharma inspired (direct or tangentially) film lately!
(Or maybe I've just started to naturally gravitate towards those themes )
A few recent ones:
Tenet (timelessness/time-travel)
Dark (more christian imagery in this one, also time-travel)
His Dark Materials (this one is really overt)
Devs
...feel like there's some others i can't think of right now
(Or maybe I've just started to naturally gravitate towards those themes )
A few recent ones:
Tenet (timelessness/time-travel)
Dark (more christian imagery in this one, also time-travel)
His Dark Materials (this one is really overt)
Devs
...feel like there's some others i can't think of right now
Chris M, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 14:27
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 5405 Date d'inscription: 26/01/13 Publications RécentesBrandon Dayton, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 14:50
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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I'm sure others will jump out to me, but one that I have been thinking a lot about lately is Take Shelter. I watched it about a year before I got serious about meditation (about the same time I read A Wizard of Earthsea oddly enough) and I was totally mesmerized by it. With more experience I can see it has a definite Dark Night to Equanimity vibe, particularly the final scene. Lots of little details that have Dharma overlap.
I've also been watching Stephen Universe with the kids lately and there is some interesting 6 realms stuff going on there.
I've also been watching Stephen Universe with the kids lately and there is some interesting 6 realms stuff going on there.
Griffin, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 16:35
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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Truman show is one of my favorites.... And also Shutter Island and Mulholland Drive. You can see the pattern
Griffin, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 16:49
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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At the beginning of Take Shelter (spoilers ahead) I excepted a movie about an "external" catastrophe and the misterious prophecies that annouce it. However, it soon became apparent that it's a story about an "internal" disaster, and for two hours we watched how a man's life is coming apart due to a mental illness. Not an easy experience. I was suprised by the ending though, totally unexpected and ambiguous.
lip bridge, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 19:15
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 6 Date d'inscription: 24/05/20 Publications RécentesBrandon Dayton, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 20:17
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 511 Date d'inscription: 24/09/19 Publications RécentesBrandon Dayton, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 20:18
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 511 Date d'inscription: 24/09/19 Publications RécentesGeorge S, modifié il y a 3 années at 31/01/21 21:19
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 2722 Date d'inscription: 26/02/19 Publications RécentesChris M, modifié il y a 3 années at 01/02/21 06:33
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 5405 Date d'inscription: 26/01/13 Publications RécentesLooks like there are two versions of Razo'rs Edge. Which do you recommend?
My recommendation is to read the book, then watch both movies. in chronological order.
Brandon Dayton, modifié il y a 3 années at 01/02/21 09:02
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 511 Date d'inscription: 24/09/19 Publications RécentesDaniel Slaney, modifié il y a 3 années at 01/02/21 10:42
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 13 Date d'inscription: 09/03/17 Publications RécentesEmil Jensen, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 03:00
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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How about "V for vandetta"?
It's one of my favorite movies. You both get to fall in love (again) with Natalie Portman, and...
Idk if it qualifies as Dhamma-themed, probably not, but she goes through a very transformative journey of spiritual sort, which ends in "ultimate freedom" or something like that. Very cool, I rate it a solid 5/7!
It's one of my favorite movies. You both get to fall in love (again) with Natalie Portman, and...
Idk if it qualifies as Dhamma-themed, probably not, but she goes through a very transformative journey of spiritual sort, which ends in "ultimate freedom" or something like that. Very cool, I rate it a solid 5/7!
SushiK, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 03:45
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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To fall in love (again again) with Natalie Portman you also have Black Swan.<br />Dhukka bringing 2 opposite psyche to fight each other until she finds unity and bliss somehow.<br /><br />Her mean of doing it isn't encourage, self-injury isn't a path, consult specialist if you notice black feathers growing on your skin.
Emil Jensen, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 04:16
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 319 Date d'inscription: 16/07/20 Publications RécentesTim Farrington, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 05:54
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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Emil, mind disturbed by Natalie Portman is actually not a disturbance, it is a realization. Technically speaking. Treat it like a rapture and move on.
Very responsible of you, Sushi, to print the fine print warning on growing black feathers. But usually by the time you notice the feathers, it's too late.
I have to say, a bit late this year, on great Dharma movies (seconding some discerning folks above): Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day.
Very responsible of you, Sushi, to print the fine print warning on growing black feathers. But usually by the time you notice the feathers, it's too late.
I have to say, a bit late this year, on great Dharma movies (seconding some discerning folks above): Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day.
Emil Jensen, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 10:06
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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Wow, you're right! Natalie Portman, mixed with 4th jhana, mixed with a swig of the good ole ayahuasca brew - now THAT'S some makyo I'd like to lay my ignorance on
Sam Gentile, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 12:44
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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Ok, I got to ask, why isn't the first Matrix on this list? There are plenty of Buddhist ideas in the movie with the character Morpheus and the unreality of the world, that we have to find the Universal Reality.
osokin *, modifié il y a 3 années at 14/05/21 07:08
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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This fantastic thread has inspired me to dust off an annotated film list that I've periodically added to over many years. Some movies mentioned in this thread are on it, while a few others I'm familiar with might find their way onto future updates.
It's attached as a PDF (I hope) — enjoy!
It's attached as a PDF (I hope) — enjoy!
Emil Jensen, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 14:18
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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I might add that the series "True Detective" and "Mr Robot" have some elements in their characters that make it seem like they're going through some pretty nasty dark night. I have only seen little of TD, but the main character seems to have AP happening every now and then over the years. And he's DN'in HARD!
Elliot in Mr Robot is having a super breakdown and really starts questioning his own identity. Actually that's a really, really big part of the plot throughout the entire story line.
He is even aware of the viewer of him: Us watching the series, and he recognizes us as some "observer" and talks to us during the series. Pretty crazy, but good series imo.
Osokin! What a long and cool list! I'll use it in the future I think
Elliot in Mr Robot is having a super breakdown and really starts questioning his own identity. Actually that's a really, really big part of the plot throughout the entire story line.
He is even aware of the viewer of him: Us watching the series, and he recognizes us as some "observer" and talks to us during the series. Pretty crazy, but good series imo.
Osokin! What a long and cool list! I'll use it in the future I think
Griffin, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 14:45
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 273 Date d'inscription: 07/04/18 Publications RécentesGriffin, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 14:47
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 273 Date d'inscription: 07/04/18 Publications RécentesGriffin, modifié il y a 3 années at 04/02/21 15:00
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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(Spoler alert for Mr Robot)
My favorite moment:
"Elliot, I need you to tell me who do you think I am." (...) "I am your... sister"
*goosebumps*
Too bad Mr Robot spoiled another great movie for me... (in fact in some ways the first season was a rip off of this odler movie).
My favorite moment:
"Elliot, I need you to tell me who do you think I am." (...) "I am your... sister"
*goosebumps*
Too bad Mr Robot spoiled another great movie for me... (in fact in some ways the first season was a rip off of this odler movie).
HouseOnFire, modifié il y a 3 années at 05/02/21 12:21
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
Publications: 23 Date d'inscription: 29/10/20 Publications Récentesosokin *, modifié il y a 3 années at 14/05/21 07:20
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RE: Movies with Dharma themes
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I've made my previously posted annotated list document into a web page:
https://sites.google.com/view/filmsforseekersanannotatedlist/home
Thank you to those who commented on the old list, I appreciate it.
https://sites.google.com/view/filmsforseekersanannotatedlist/home
Thank you to those who commented on the old list, I appreciate it.